The primary function of the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee ("CAUAC") is to provide Council with professional and strategic advice on matters that affect Aboriginal Calgarians, and offer ongoing guidance in relation to the implementation of strategies that advance Aboriginal interests in ways that benefit all Calgarians.
Board Information
2 year term, staggered
Minimum of 12 and Maximum of 14 Representatives of the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Communities
At least 60 percent plus one should be Aboriginal and will include one Aboriginal Youth.
Monthly, on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Calgary Municipal Building
800 Macleod Trail SE
Maude Riley Boardroom, 7th Floor
Hybrid meeting – members may attend in person or virtually
9 members if committee has fulfilled the maximum number of 14 members;
8 members if the minimum number of 12 vacancies is achieved; and
The majority of five (or more) must be Aboriginal.
Members must reside in The City of Calgary, with the exception of up to two Aboriginal members who reside outside of Calgary but within the Treaty 7 territory.
Criteria to serve:
- Aboriginal self-identity;
- Knowledge of the Aboriginal history and current events;
- Knowledge of the urban Aboriginal community; and
- Personal experiences working with Aboriginal people.
Devin Siebold
Indigenous Strategy Liaison
Calgary Neighbourhoods
Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
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Adams, Cristi | Public Member, Chair | 01 Nov 2019 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
Bodnar, Tamara | Public Member | 01 Nov 2023 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
Hall, Kelly | Public Member | 15 Nov 2021 | 31 Oct 2024 | Active | |
Jacknife, Sarah | Public Member | 01 Nov 2022 | 31 Oct 2024 | Active | |
Lafreniere, Winona | Public Member | 01 Nov 2023 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
Le Houillier Simeon, Nedine | Public Member | 01 Nov 2020 | 31 Oct 2024 | Active | |
Nothing, Lysandra | Public Member | 01 Nov 2022 | 31 Oct 2024 | Active | |
O'Brien-Kelly, Martin | Public Member | 01 Nov 2019 | 31 Oct 2024 | Active | |
Ouellette, Krista | Public Member, Vice-Chair | 15 Nov 2021 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
Taylor, Jennifer | Public Member | 25 Apr 2023 | 31 Oct 2024 | Active | |
Then, Wyatt | Public Member | 01 Nov 2023 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
Twoyoungmen, Elissa | Public Member | 01 Nov 2022 | 31 Oct 2024 | Active | |
Van Dewark, Thomas | Public Member | 15 Nov 2021 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active | |
Weasel Child, Carly | Public Member | 01 Nov 2023 | 31 Oct 2025 | Active |